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A CGI mock-up of the new hotel Picture: Axiom Architects

Dorchester’s former M&S store to be turned into Premier Inn

PLANS to demolish the former Marks and Spencer store in Dorchester’s town centre and replace it with a hotel…

Search is on for mystery Wiltshire lottery winner – with deadline looming

ONE lucky person in Wiltshire is a millionaire – and they are seemingly not aware. The countdown is on for…

Warning over fake notes being used in Dorchester

BUSINESSES in Dorchester are being urged to be vigilant as police said they are aware of fraudulent notes being…

A CGI mock-up of the proposed development Picture: One Creative environments

Plans to demolish Dorchester building – and replace it with 79 flats for NHS staff

79 AFFORDABLE flats for key workers could be built in Dorchester if plans are approved. Prime (UK) Developments Ltd has…

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Men’s health in the spotlight in Sherborne next month

AN event in Sherborne will shine a spotlight on men’s health next month. Sherborne Area Primary Care Network (PCN) are…

Alice painted her grandmother's kitchen Picture: The Gryphon School

Sherborne student’s painting chosen for prestigious Royal Academy’s exhibition

A YEAR 8 student at The Gryphon School in Sherborne has had her painting selected for the Young Artist…

Dorset County Show donates more than £15,000 to charity

TWO Dorset-based charities have received a significant boost after the Dorset County Show donated £15,938 to support their running…

12-year-old girl reportedly raped near school in Dorchester

DORSET Police is investigating reports that a 12-year-old girl was raped in a field outside The Thomas Hardye School…

Wiltshire Council's new-look cabinet Picture: Wiltshire Council

Lib Dems to run Wiltshire Council following nail-biting vote

THE Liberal Democrats will now lead Wiltshire Council for the next four years following a close vote as County…

Damian was last seen in Sturminster Newton on May 17. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police renew appeal to find missing Damian from Sturminster Newton

POLICE have renewed an appeal for help tracing missing Damian, from Sturminster Newton. The 23-year-old was reported missing having been…